Nora Aunor, the most awarded actress in Filipino cinema, dies at 71: 'A legend who touched generations'
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Filipino Screen Icon Nora Aunor Dies at 71
Nora Aunor, widely regarded as one of the most iconic figures in Philippine cinema, has passed away at the age of 71.
Her daughter, actress Lotlot de Leon, announced Aunor’s death on Instagram on Wednesday.
“It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nora Aunor, our beloved mother, celebrated television and movie actress, and a true National Artist of the Philippines,” de Leon wrote, sharing a black-and-white photo of the legendary actress. “She touched generations with her unmatched talent, grace, and passion for the craft. Her voice, presence, and artistry shaped a legacy that will never fade.”
The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Aunor’s storied career made her the most awarded actress in Filipino film history, with numerous lifetime achievement honors and international recognition, including an Asian Film Award for Best Actress.
Known for her powerful performances and unique voice, she starred in critically acclaimed films such as Bona and Taklub, both screened at the Cannes Film Festival; Himala; The Flor Contemplacion Story; Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?; and Thy Womb, which was featured at the Venice Film Festival.
Her impact extended to television as well, with notable roles in series like Bituin, Little Nanay, Onanay, and Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit. Her final screen appearance was in the 2024 legal drama Lilet Matias, Attorney-at-Law.
In 2022, Aunor was named a National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts by the Philippine government, one of the highest cultural honors in the country. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts announced she would be honored with a public funeral and ceremony.
“The ‘Superstar’ has an extensive filmography of more than 170 films,” the commission shared. “This number is surpassed only by the countless awards and accolades she received from both local and international institutions.”
Aunor is survived by her five children, including actors Lotlot de Leon, Ian de León, and Matet de León-Estrada.
“She was a star not only on screen, but in the hearts of many—and stars like hers never stop shining,” Lotlot de Leon wrote. “Her light lives on—forever loved, never forgotten.”
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